According to me listening is the greatest virtue of communication. It is very important for a healthy growth of every personality. Unfortunately, listening to others is losing its value in the modern world of consumerism.
It is very deplorable that the value of this listening skill is often overlooked in today’s noisy world where we live in. The world today is so much filled with various kinds of noises which are trying to thrust into them, making them unable to listen to others. Hence, it is needless to say that listening to others is becoming less important.
How should we speak and
listen?
An anonymous saying goes like this: we must speak to others in such a way that they love to listen to us and we must listen to others in such a way that they love to speak with us more.
Listening is the Key of a Personality
According to Bernard Ferrari, a well-known psychologist who authored the book "Power Listening: Mastering the Most Critical Business Skill of All", good listening is the key to developing fresh insights and ideas that fuel success. In that book he points out that Ferrari although most people focus on learning how to communicate and how to present their own views more effectively, this approach is misguided and represents missed opportunities.
Do I listen to others?
Sometime back, I was take aback suddenly when my wife remarked, "Dear, you say a lot of
I have to learn to put myself in others' shoes and listen to their point of view.
Listen to others!
The Bible says, "My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19 NIV) Listening is one of the greatest virtues to grow in loving others as well as loving God. It is an important aspect in praying.
Praying is not only asking God, but is is listening to His voice inside us. It enables us subdue the forces that hinder us in our social as well as spiritual life.
Let us listen to others. It is a great virtue!
